Parasympathetic functions include all of the following, except A) dilation of the airways. B) decrease in the rate of cardiac contraction. C) stimulation of defecation. D) constriction of the pupils. E) stimulation of urination.

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The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for "rest and digest" functions, which include decreasing heart rate, stimulating digestion, and constricting pupils. Dilation of the airways is a sympathetic function, not parasympathetic.

Parasympathetic Functions Include All of the Following, except